by Barbara Safani | Nov 21, 2008 | career management, networking
I recently read Liz Lynch’s new book, Smart Networking: Attract a Following in Person and Online. The book is chock full of tips for gaining a comfort level with networking, expanding your reach, building your brand, and just having fun with the process....
by Barbara Safani | Nov 17, 2008 | career management, networking
I met Liz Lynch, author of Smart Networking, about 4 years ago after reading her spot on book, 102 Secrets to Smarter Networking and inviting her to speak to a group of HR professionals in transition at the Human Resources Association of New York. What I loved about...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 14, 2008 | career management
I just finished reading “Step Into the Right Career” by Annemarie Segaric, owner of Segaric Coaching, The Career Change Company. In her book, Annemarie offers 107 tips for making a career change. This book is a very quick read, yet Annemarie’s...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 13, 2008 | career management, interviews, resume
Last night I presented a seminar on career branding to Pace University students and alumni in conjunction with Pace University’s outstanding career development programming under the leadership of Dr. Barry Miller. Career branding is the art of creating a clear,...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 11, 2008 | career management, on-line identity
Yesterday, The New York Times ran a piece on how President-elect Obama leveraged the power of LinkedIn to raise money, organize supporters, respond to negative press, encourage people to vote, and ultimately win the election. With the help of LinkedIn and other...
by Barbara Safani | Nov 5, 2008 | career management
Once Barack Obama is sworn in, the world will closely watch what occurs during his first 100 days in office. Even if you are not the next President of the United States, your performance will also be watched more closely during your first 100 days in (the) office. If...